The After School-Age Programs department of the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center's Center for Family Life is seeking a responsible, caring individual to work as a Lead Counselor in the After-School Clubhouse program Mondays - Thursdays, from 2:30- 5:30 pm. This position reports to the School Age Program Director

The Clubhouse provides a safe environment for children ages 4- 10 after their school day. Four different groups of children, each day, are divided by age and grade. Our vision is to raise thoughtful community members while recognizing the individual needs of our participants.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pick up children from local schools on the Upper West Side and escort them to the JCC
• Provide a safe and fun environment and create a positive classroom culture for children in the Clubhouse program
• Lead age-appropriate activities for children ages 4-10, serve a snack, and assist with homework (if working with the older group of children)
• Follow each child's daily schedule of activities and ensure prompt arrival and pickup from classes
• Lead a team of assistant counselors and provide guidance for establishing schedules, routines, and activities for the group
• Daily communication with parents and caregivers
• Close collaboration with supervisors
• Attend program orientation and staff development meetings every other month

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older
• Prior experience working with children 4-10 years old in a school, camp, synagogue or community setting
• An advanced or bachelor's degree in education or a related field is greatly preferred
• Ability to commit to working Mondays-Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 pm, from September 20245-June 2026

Benefits:

• Part-time staff working at MMJCCM for 5-19 hours/week will receive free access to the fitness center, pool, and gym

Salary Range: $26-$28 per hour

Position is non-exempt

Dates: September 2025- early June 2026

Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 PM

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship